Improvement in cylindrical trunks



H. H. scovlui. Cylindrical Trunks.

Patented Jan 20, 18-74.

Vitnesse's UNITED STATES PATEliiT OFFICE.

HIRAM H. soovrLLE, or OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA.

IMPROVEMENT IN CYLINDRICAL TRUNKS.

Specification forming part of Letters Patent No. 146,616, dated January 50, 1874; application filed August 2, 1873.

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, HIRAM H. SoovI'LLn', of Oakland, Alameda county, State of California, have invented Improvements in a Cylindrical Trunk; and I do hereby declare the following description and accompanying drawings are sufiicient to enable any person skilled in the art or science to which it most nearly appertains to make anduse my said invention or improvement without further invention or experiment.

My invention relates to cylindrical trunks, and consists in a folding block, which is hinged to each end of the trunk, so as to be turned down and form a base or foot for the trunk to stand upon when it is desired to open it, and which can be folded up out of the way when the trunk is being moved. It also consists in the use of a sunken swivel armor head in the center of each end of the trunk, by which it can be seized and rolled along a platform upon one of the chines or edges of the cylinder. The trunk is formed of two stout heads, united by bars and rods. These heads are made smaller on the inside, so as to form a ledge, into which the skin or cover of the trunk fits so as to be flush with the outer part of the head. A rim fits over the ends and protects them.

Referring to the accompanying drawing for a more complete explanation of my invention,

Figure 1 is a perspective view of the inner frame of my trunk. Fig.2 is a perspective view of my trunk complete.

A A are the heads of the cylindrical trunk.

1t Theseheads are turned or otherwlse made smaller at their inner end, as shown at a, so as to allow the hoop or skin B to lie in flush with the outer part of the head. This skin is formed of a thin wooden hoop or veneer, outside of which is a protecting-hoop of sheet-iron, the two being nailed to the heads. The heads are connected by wooden bars 0, let into them, as shown. A rod, D, passes through a groove in the bar, and is secured and tightened by countersunk nuts at the ends outside. A band of metal, E, is secured around the ends of the cylinder, and is fastened, alternately, to the outer part of the head and, through the skin 13, to the inner part. This turn. The square or straight edge serves,

when the block is turned downward, to form a base, upon which the trunk stands steadily,

as it projects-a little outside of the curve of the cylinder. WVhen not in use for this pur:

pose, or for carrying, these blocks shut into the socket I, so as to lie flush with the cylin; A. (:ir-, eular countersunk space, J, is made in the der-head and present no obstruction.

middle of each head, and from its center a short post, K, extends outwardly. A swiveling handle, L, is secured to this post within the plane of the head, and can be turned about upon it. This bar serves as a handle, which can be seized, and the trunk can be rolled rapidly a long a platform or floorlwhile resting upon one edge and standing at an angle.

The trunk, when closed, forms a cylinder, with no projections to be broken. From its construction it is strong and elastic, and easily handled.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is

1. The folding blocks G, having the straight edge r:,'for the purpose shown, and hinged to shut into the socket I when not in use, substantially as herein described. r

2. The swiveling handle L, operating upon the post K in the countersunk space J, when constructed substantially as and for the purpose herein described.

In witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and seal.

HIRAM H. SOOVILLE. n s.]

Witnesses:

JOHN L. BOONE, Orrs GIBSON. 

